Putnam City Schools

The Putnam City Schools Board of Education of Independent School District No. One of Oklahoma County, State of Oklahoma, met in regular session Monday, February 7, 2005 at 6:00 p.m. in the board room at the Administration Building, 5401 NW 40th, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The agenda and meeting notice were posted on Friday, February 7, 2005 at 4:30 p.m. in accordance with 25 O.S. § 311.

Members present: Melinda Johnson, president; Julie Jenison, vice-president; Sue Sullivan, Gail LoPresto, and Jerry Cramer, members; Superintendent Dr. Jim Capps; Debbra Baldwin, clerk, and others.

ITEM #1 – INSPIRATIONAL MESSAGE, MOMENT OF SILENCE, AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – SUE HOOPER, PRINCIPAL AT WILEY POST ELEMENTARY.

Sue Hooper, Principal of Wiley Post Elementary, gave an inspirational message, led in a moment of silence and the Pledge of Allegiance.

ITEM #2 – SPECIAL PRESENTATION – TRISHA SIMS, PTA PRESIDENT.

Trisha Sims, PTA President, honored Board members with a certificate for lifetime memberships to PTA.

ITEM #3 – PUBLIC PARTICIPATION.

Patron Lyle Dewey thanked the staff at Putnam City High School for extending care and support to his family in the loss of a family member.

ITEM #4 – CONSENT AGENDA. ALL OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, WHICH CONCERN REPORTS AND ITEMS OF A ROUTINE NATURE NORMALLY APPROVED AT BOARD MEETINGS, WILL BE APPROVED BY ONE VOTE UNLESS ANY BOARD MEMBER DESIRES TO HAVE A SEPARATE VOTE ON ANY OR ALL OF THESE ITEMS:

Julie Jenison made a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented. Sue Sullivan seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Cramer, aye; Jenison, aye; Sullivan, aye; Johnson, aye.

a. Minutes for regular board meeting January 24, 2005.

b. Financial report and bimonthly bills for purchase order numbers 200505411 to 200505892 inclusive for time period January 19 – February 1, 2005 for the 2004-2005 school year.

c. School Activity Fund Transfer List including Cooper Middle School, Mayfield Middle School, Western Oaks Middle School, Putnam City High School, Putnam City North, and Putnam City West.

d. Declaration of obsolete and/or surplus items.

e. School Activity Fund-raisers including Downs Elementary, sell wrist bands ($3,000.00); Northridge Elementary, McTeacher Night at McDonald’s ($1,000.00); Rollingwood Elementary, McTeacher Night at McDonald’s ($1,000.00); Hefner Middle School, Pennies for Pets ($150.00); Mayfield Middle School, Pennies for Pets ($500.00); Western Oaks Middle School, Favorite Teacher Contest ($100.00).

f. Overnight travel requests as submitted under separate cover.

g. Out-of-state trips:

1. Putnam City North boys golf students to Denton, Texas March 27-28, 2005.

2. Putnam City North varsity and junior varsity baseball teams to Phoenix, Arizona, March 13-18, 2005.

h. Retirements and resignations as listed on Attachment A.

ITEM #5 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON RECOMMENDATION OF EMPLOYMENT OF NEW PERSONNEL AS LISTED ON ATTACHMENT A.

Sue Sullivan made a motion to approve employment of new personnel as listed on Attachment A. Gail LoPresto seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Cramer, aye; Jenison, aye; Sullivan, aye; Johnson, aye.

ITEM #6 – consideration of and vote on motion to approve maps for kids request for the security access project. (maps - $250,000.00).

Julie Jenison made a motion to approve MAPS for Kids request for the security access project for $250,000.00. Jerry Cramer seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Cramer, aye; Jenison, aye; Sullivan, aye; Johnson, aye.

This project will provide a secure and controlled entrance to Central Elementary, Central Intermediate, Downs Elementary, Hilldale Elementary, Kirkland Elementary, Lake Park Elementary, Overholser Elementary, Tulakes Elementary, Western Oaks Elementary, Wiley Post Elementary, Central Middle School, Cooper Middle School, Hefner Middle School, Mayfield Middle School, Western Oaks Middle School, Putnam City High School, and Putnam City West High School.

ITEM #7 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MAPS FOR KIDS REQUEST FOR THE HIGH SCHOOL STADIUM UPGRADE PROJECT. (MAPS - $1,825,000.00)

Gail LoPresto made a motion to approve MAPS for Kids request for the high school stadium upgrade project for $1,825,000.00. Julie Jenison seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Cramer, aye; Jenison, aye; Sullivan, aye; Johnson, aye.

This project provides (1) the renovation of the press box, to include the remodeling of the lower level with new restroom facilities and construction of a safe and accessible upper level, (2) elevator and stair access to the press box, (3) renovation and expansion of the visitors’ concession/toilet building, and (4) remove existing and install new rubberized track surface for 7 running lanes and 3 track and field events in the "D" areas. This project will bring the press box and visitor concession/toilet areas up to current building code and ADA requirements. Additionally, these funds will provide a new scoreboard and two 25-second clocks. The existing high school scoreboard will be moved to the middle school stadium.

ITEM #8 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE THE CONSULTING AGREEMENT WITH LEARNING 24/7, INC. (TITLE II - $5,000.00)

Sue Sullivan made a motion to approve the Consulting Agreement with Learning 24/7, Inc. for $5,000.00. Gail LoPresto seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Cramer, aye; Jenison, aye; Sullivan, aye; Johnson, aye.

This agreement will allow Putnam City to hire Joe Whelan to conduct a workshop for the teachers on August 15, 2005. Mr. Whelan is a featured presenter at conferences and trains individual schools and districts across the nation.

ITEM #9 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE THE LOW BASE BID PLUS ALTERNATES A, B, AND C SUBMITTED BY GLOBE CONSTRUCTION FOR THE HEFNER CLASSROOM PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,709,500.00. (2003 BOND 37-184)

Gail LoPresto made a motion to approve the low base bid plus alternates A, B, and C submitted by Globe Construction for the Hefner classroom project in the amount of $1,709,500.00. Julie Jenison seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Cramer, aye; Jenison, aye; Sullivan, aye; Johnson, aye.

In addition to providing 12 new classrooms, the project will pay for a geothermal system to heat and cool the new classrooms, expanded parking and handicap wheelchair lift.

ITEM #10 – SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT.

· Putnam City West student, Laney Monsey, was a Gold Key Winner at the 2005 Oklahoma Regional Scholastic Art Awards. Her work, "Pears", will go on to New York for further competition.

· Under the direction of Katsumi Hagiwara, the Wiley Post Elementary school choir performed at the 2005 Wiley Post Spirit Award Dinner on January 28, 2005. One of the dinner guests was so impressed with the choir’s performance, that he donated $500 to the school.

· The Teacher of the Year Reception is at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, February 28, 2005 at The Centre Banquet Hall at 4325 NW 50th.

· Tuesday, February 8, 2005 is the Principal for a Day program hosted by the Putnam City Public Schools Foundation. Thirty-one community leaders will be visiting district schools.

ITEM #11 – COMMENTS BY BOARD MEMBERS.

Jerry Cramer thanked Jan Sands and Putnam City Association of Classroom Teachers for hosting a legislative reception. Three of the legislators were Putnam City graduates.

Julie Jenison extended sympathy to James L. Dennis Elementary Principal, Stephanie Treadway in the loss of her father. She thanked Trisha Sims and the Putnam City PTA for the lifetime memberships to PTA that were presented to the Board members. She also thanked Jan Sands and the Putnam City Association of Classroom Teachers for hosting a legislative reception. She enjoyed meeting the legislators.

Sue Sullivan thanked Trisha Sims and Putnam City PTA for their presentations to the Board members.

Melinda Johnson thanked Trisha Sims and the PTA as well. She also expressed sympathy to Stephanie Treadway in the loss of her father.

ITEM #12 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON NEW BUSINESS.

There is no new business.

ITEM #13 – CONDUCT A WORK SESSION WITH THE BOARD AND ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING CHARACTERISTICS OF HIGH PERFORMING SCHOOL DISTRICTS, SCHOOL START TIMES, AND BOARD AND CLEP GOALS.

At 6:30 p.m., administrative staff and board members moved to the West Conference Room to conduct a work session to discuss characteristics of high performing school districts, school start times, and board and CLEP goals.

Sue Kuntze, Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Education, Dr. Melani Mouse, Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Education, and Jason Simeroth, Director of Student Achievement and Assessment, presented information from the National Center for Educational Accountability Just for the Kids, Data and Best Practice Training. Together with Dr. Ann Millerborg, Associate Superintendent of Human Resources, Bettie Estes Rickner, Information Technology Service Director, Glen Kastner, Director of Special Services, and Mike Fry, Director of Student Services, they explained to the Board that the following objectives work together to make schools High Performing Schools:

· Curriculum and Academic Goals

· Staff Selection and Capacity Building

· Instructional Programs, Practices, and Arrangements

· Performance Data Information and Analysis

· Recognitions and Interventions

· Curriculum and Academic Goals

· Staff Selection and Capacity Building

· Instructional Programs, Practices, and Arrangements

· Performance Data Information and Analysis

· Recognitions and Interventions

Administrators informed board members of Putnam City’s practices such as professional development for teachers, student performance monitoring, and current and future intervention programs being planned to meet academic goals and make Putnam City a High Performing School.  In addition, administrators presented board members with suggestions for school start time changes for the 2005-2006 school year. Discussion followed.

ITEM #14 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO ADJOURN.

Sue Sullivan made a motion at 8:37 p.m. to adjourn. Jerry Cramer seconded the motion. Vote:

The Putnam City Schools Board of Education of Independent School District No. One of Oklahoma County, State of Oklahoma, met in regular session Monday, February 21, 2005 at 6:00 p.m. in the board room at the Administration Building, 5401 NW 40th, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The agenda and meeting notice were posted on Thursday, February 18, 2005 at 4:30 p.m. in accordance with 25 O.S. § 311.

Members present: Melinda Johnson, president; Julie Jenison, vice-president; Sue Sullivan, Gail LoPresto, and Jerry Cramer, members; Superintendent Dr. Jim Capps; Debbra Baldwin, clerk, and others.

ITEM #1 – INSPIRATIONAL MESSAGE, MOMENT OF SILENCE, AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – BARBARA GABEL, FINE ARTS SPECIALIST.

Barbara Gabel , Fine Arts Specialist, led in the Pledge of Allegiance, inspirational message, and moment of silence.

ITEM #2 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE THE PROCLAMATION DECLARING MARCH YOUTH ARTS MONTH IN PUTNAM CITY SCHOOLS – BARBARA GABEL.

Barbara Gabel, Fine Arts Specialist, introduced Bob Curtis, President of the Oklahoma Arts Association and Arts Specialist at Overholser Elementary. Mr. Curtis read the proclamation proclaiming March as Youth Arts Month in Putnam City Schools. Barbara Gabel asked the Board to approve the proclamation. Julie Jenison made a motion to approve the proclamation declaring March Youth Arts Month in Putnam City Schools. Sue Sullivan seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Cramer, aye; Jenison, aye; Sullivan, aye; Johnson, aye.

As part of Youth Arts Month, Eric Salazar, a 6th grade student at Hefner Middle School, is donating his painting titled Heritage of Oklahoma for permanent display in the district. Exhibits of student art work are on display at schools and the West Conference Room at the Administration Building. Recognized at the board meeting were Glenda Ross, art teacher at Ralph Downs Elementary School, and Linda Esser, an art teacher at Putnam City North High School, for being named Oklahoma Art Educator of the Year and Oklahoma Middle School Art Educator of the Year, respectively, by the Oklahoma Art Education Association.

ITEM #3 – OATH OF OFFICE CEREMONY FOR GAIL LOPRESTO FOR NEW TERM ON THE PUTNAM CITY SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION.

Debbra Baldwin, clerk of the Board of Education, administered the Oath of Office to Gail LoPresto who is starting a new term as a board member. Mrs. LoPresto is beginning her third term on the Board. She was first elected to the Board in July, 1997, and then ran unopposed in 2000 and 2005. Mrs. LoPresto’s term in Office No. 5 will expire in 2010.

ITEM #4 – ORGANIZATION OF BOARD OF EDUCATION FOR 2005: ELECTION OF PRESIDENT, VICE-PRESIDENT, CLERK OF THE BOARD, DEPUTY CLERK, AND ENCUMBRANCE CLERK.

At this time, a president, vice-president, clerk, deputy clerk, and encumbrance clerk must be elected for 2005.

Melinda Johnson called for the nomination for president. Julie Jenison nominated Sue Sullivan. Gail LoPresto seconded the motion. There were no other nominations. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Cramer, aye; Jenison, aye; Sullivan, aye; Johnson, aye.

Upon election, Sue Sullivan assumed the duties of president.

Sue Sullivan called for nominations for vice-president. Julie Jenison nominated Melinda Johnson to serve as vice-president. Gail LoPresto seconded the motion. There were no other nominations. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Cramer, aye; Jenison, aye; Johnson, aye; Sullivan, aye.

Nominations were called for Clerk of the Board. Melinda Johnson nominated Debbie Baldwin to serve as Board/Minutes Clerk. Gail LoPresto seconded the motion. There were no other nominations. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Cramer, aye; Jenison, aye; Johnson, aye; Sullivan, aye.

Nominations were called for Deputy Clerk. Melinda Johnson nominated Carolyn Shirley to serve as Deputy Clerk. Gail LoPresto seconded the motion. There were no other nominations. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Cramer, aye; Jenison, aye; Johnson, aye; Sullivan, aye.

Nominations were called for Encumbrance Clerk. Melinda Johnson nominated Ruthie Hall to serve as Encumbrance Clerk. Gail LoPresto seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Cramer, aye; Jenison, aye; Johnson, aye; Sullivan, aye.

ITEM #5 – PUBLIC PARTICIPATION.

There was no public participation.

ITEM #6 – CONSENT AGENDA. ALL OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, WHICH CONCERN REPORTS AND ITEMS OF A ROUTINE NATURE NORMALLY APPROVED AT BOARD MEETINGS, WILL BE APPROVED BY ONE VOTE UNLESS ANY BOARD MEMBER DESIRES TO HAVE A SEPARATE VOTE ON ANY OR ALL OF THESE ITEMS:

Gail LoPresto made a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented. Melinda Johnson seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Cramer, aye; Jenison, aye; Johnson, aye; Sullivan, aye.

a. Minutes for regular board meeting February 7, 2005.

b. Financial report and bimonthly bills for purchase order numbers 200505893 to 200506264 inclusive for time period February 2 – 15, 2005 for the 2004-2005 school year.

c. School Activity Fund Cash Summary.

d. School Activity Fund Transfer List including Putnam City High School, Putnam City North, and Putnam City West.

e. School Activity Fund-raisers including Northridge Elementary, sell "Enjoy the City" coupon books ($500.00); Wiley Post Elementary, Book selling project ($250.00);Will Rogers Elementary, First grade bake sale ($300.00), St. Patrick’s candy grams ($100.00); Central Middle School, Penny Drive ($2,000.00); Cooper Middle School, Tsunami victim collection ($500.00); Mayfield Middle School, sell blow pops ($1,000.00), carnival ($500.00).

f. Overnight travel requests as submitted under separate cover.

g. Out-of-state trips:

1. Central Middle School orchestra students to Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington, Texas May 21, 2005.

2. Putnam City High School choir students to Branson, Missouri April 7 – 10, 2005.

3. Putnam City High School girl’s track team to a track meet in Wichita, Kansas,April 14 - 15, 2005.

4. Putnam City High School DECA students to Anaheim, California April 26 – May 1, 2005.

5. Putnam City West Technology Student Association (TSA) students to Chicago, Illinois June 27 - July 2, 2005.

6. Hefner Middle School choir students to Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington, Texas, April 22, 2005.

h. Retirements and resignations as listed on Attachment A.

ITEM #7 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON RECOMMENDATION OF EMPLOYMENT OF NEW PERSONNEL AS LISTED ON ATTACHMENT A.

Julie Jenison made a motion to approve employment of new personnel. Gail LoPresto seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Cramer, aye; Jenison, aye; Johnson, aye; Sullivan, aye.

ITEM #8 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON APPROVAL OF THE 2003-2004 INDEPENDENT AUDIT REPORT SUBMITTED BY MURRELL, HALL, MCINTOSH, AND COMPANY.

Dr. Capps Introduced Mary Johnson, Sr. Auditor from Murrell, Hall, McIntosh and Company, to give a brief presentation on the 2003-2004 Independent Audit Report. Gail LoPresto made a motion to approve the 2003-2004 Independent Audit Report submitted by Murrell, Hall, McIntosh, and Company. Jerry Cramer seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Cramer, aye; Jenison, aye; Johnson, aye; Sullivan, aye.

ITEM #9 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE TO APPROVE TERMINATION OF MR. CHRISTOPHER NOELL FOR CONTINUED ABSENCES FROM WORK WITH NO NOTIFICATION.

Julie Jenison made a motion to approve termination of Mr. Christopher Noell for continued absences from work with no notification. Melinda Johnson seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Cramer, aye; Jenison, aye; Johnson, aye; Sullivan, aye.

ITEM #10 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON APPROVAL OF LOW BID IN THE AMOUNT OF $358,490.00 SUBMITTED BY BROX INDUSTRIES FOR ROOF PROJECTS AT CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL, MAYFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL, AND WINDSOR HILLS ELEMENTARY. (2003 BOND 37-253)

Julie Jenison made a motion to approve the low bid in the amount of $358,490.00 submitted by Brox Industries for roof projects at Central Middle School, Mayfield Middle School, and Windsor Hills Elementary. Gail LoPresto seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Cramer, aye; Jenison, aye; Johnson, aye; Sullivan, aye.

ITEM #11 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON APPROVAL OF LOW BASE BID AND ALTERNATE #1 FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $1,642,100.00 SUBMITTED BY w. c. Doan Construction for the Putnam City Center Auxiliary Services Project. (2003 BOND 36-277, 37-277, AND BUILDING 21-277)

Gail LoPresto made a motion to approve the low base bid and Alternate #1 for a total amount of $1,642,100.00 submitted by W. C. Doan Construction for the Putnam City Center Auxiliary Services Project. Jerry Cramer seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Cramer, aye; Jenison, aye; Johnson, aye; Sullivan, aye.

At the completion of this project, all of the Special Services personnel will be relocated to the Putnam City Center with the exception of Food Services personnel.

ITEM #12 – SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT.

· Putnam City High School has seven students who are Scholastic Arts award winners. Four of these students’ works, consisting of eight pieces, will be forwarded to New York for national judging.

· Putnam City North’s yearbook, Panther Tracks, will be inducted into the National Scholastic Press Association’s Hall of Fame. The awards ceremony in April will take place in Seattle. Panther Tracks has received NSPA’s highest rating 11 years in a row.

· At the 2005 Young Talent in Oklahoma competition, two Putnam City High School and three Putnam City North students received awards. These works were juried into the exhibition, "Best Student Art Work" being held at the Philbrook Museum of Art in Tulsa from February 26th through April 9th.

· In the Read Across America competition, Putnam City students read 37,188 books. School winners are Central Elementary, Western Oaks Elementary, and Coronado Elementary, who won Staples gift cards of $125.00, $75.00, and $50.00 respectively. Teachers receiving cash prizes were Central Elementary’s Matt Francis ($100.00) and Patti Smith ($25.00), and Wiley Post Elementary’s Michelle Malone ($50.00). Student winners were Shyla Boomgarden of Central Elementary ($100.00), Alyssa Delozier of Western Oaks Elementary ($50.00), and Allison Acura of Coronado Elementary ($25.00).

· Putnam City North 10th grader, Charles Bullard, has been named to the National High School Honor Choir by the American Choral Directors Association.

· Putnam City High School art instructor, Marty Bernich, has had three works accepted into the Oklahoma Watercolor Association mixed media/collage juried exhibition. The exhibit is on display February 20th through March 20th at the Norick Art Center at Oklahoma City University.

ITEM #13 – COMMENTS BY BOARD MEMBERS.

Gail LoPresto thanked district art students and educators for the outstanding work they do. She thanked Melinda Johnson for serving the past year as Board president. In addition, she thanked the PTA Council for presenting board members with lifetime PTA memberships at the last meeting. She congratulated the Putnam City West boys’ basketball teams for beating Mustang High School. She also commented on Putnam City West’s upcoming production of My Fair Lady on February 25 – 26 and March 4 – 5.

Jerry Cramer thanked Melinda for serving as Board president the past year. He commented on the outstanding art departments throughout the district. He congratulated art teachers Glenda Ross and Linda Esser for being named top art educators in Oklahoma. He congratulated everyone mentioned in the Superintendent Report.

Julie Jenison thanked Barbara Gabel and the art department for the art work and dream catcher she presented to them. She congratulated Central Elementary School for a great turnout for Camp Readalot. She also thanked the district for sending her to a "life-changing" seminar presented by Larry Bell.

Melinda Johnson thanked Hefner Middle School student Eric Salazar and his teacher, Chuck Thompson, for Eric’s donation of a painting to the district. She congratulated Glenda Ross and Linda Esser for their awards for Art Educators of the Year. She thanked Dr. Melani Mouse for telling her about the Larry Bell Conference. She said she learned a lot. She said she is looking forward to seeing My Fair Lady presented by Putnam City West students.

Sue Sullivan thanked Melinda Johnson and Julie Jenison for their work as president and vice-president of the board. She praised the talented students and art teachers in Putnam City Schools.

ITEM #14 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING THE RENEWAL EMPLOYMENT OF THE Superintendent’s Staff for the 2005-2006 school year, WHICH INCLUDES BETTIE ESTES-RICKNER, MIKE FRY, GLEN KASTNER, JASON SIMEROTH, SUE KUNTZE, DR. ANN MILLERBORG, DR. MELANI MOUSE, AND STEVE MYERS PURSUANT TO 25 O.S. §307 (B)(1).

Julie Jenison made a motion to enter into executive session at 6:33 p.m. for the purpose of discussing the renewal employment of the Superintendent’s Staff for the 2005-2006 school year, which includes Bettie Estes-Rickner, Mike Fry, Glen Kastner, Jason Simeroth, Sue Kuntze, Dr. Ann Millerborg, Dr. Melani Mouse, and Steve Myers pursuant to 25 O.S. §307 (B)(1). Gail LoPresto seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Cramer, aye; Jenison, aye; Johnson, aye; Sullivan, aye.

ITEM #15 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO RETURN TO OPEN SESSION AND TO REQUEST THE BOARD CLERK TO RECORD THE MINUTES OF THE EXECUTIVE SESSION.

Jerry Cramer made a motion at 7:20 p.m. to return to open meeting and to request the Board Clerk to record the minutes of the executive session. Melinda Johnson seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Cramer, aye; Jenison, aye; Johnson, aye; Sullivan, aye.

MINUTES OF THE EXECUTIVE SESSION: Board President Sue Sullivan, Vice President Melinda Johnson, and members Julie Jenison, Jerry Cramer, and Gail LoPresto; Superintendent Dr. Jim Capps, and Laura Holmes, Center for Education Law attorney, met in executive session for the purpose of discussion of the renewal employment of the Superintendent’s Staff for the 2005-2006 school year, which includes Bettie Estes-Rickner, Mike Fry, Glen Kastner, Jason Simeroth, Sue Kuntze, Dr. Ann Millerborg, Dr. Melani Mouse, and Steve Myers pursuant to 25 O.S. §307 (B)(1).

No action was taken.

ITEM #16 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION FOR RENEWAL OF

EMPLOYMENT FOR SUPERINTENDENT’S STAFF FOR THE 2005-2006 SCHOOL YEAR, WHICH INCLUDES BETTIE ESTES-RICKNER, MIKE FRY, GLEN KASTNER, JASON SIMEROTH, SUE KUNTZE, DR. ANN MILLERBORG, DR. MELANI MOUSE, AND STEVE MYERS.

Julie Jenison made a motion on renewal of employment for the Superintendent’s Staff for the 2005-2006 school year, which includes Bettie Estes-Rickner, Mike Fry, Glen Kastner, Jason Simeroth, Sue Kuntze, Dr. Ann Millerborg, Dr. Melani Mouse, and Steve Myers. Gail LoPresto seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Cramer, aye; Jenison, aye; Johnson, aye; Sullivan, aye.

ITEM #17 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION FOR NEW BUSINESS.

There was no new business.

ITEM #18 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO ADJOURN.